Arizona vs Ohio for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$400

$350

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$65

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	Ohio
Total Fees	$400	$350 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$65 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	24 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Ohio is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

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Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

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Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Ohio $350

vs Arizona ($400)

Faster Processing

Arizona 2-4 wks

vs Ohio (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Ohio $65

vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Full Arizona LVN requirements →

Ohio Board

Ohio Board of Nursing

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Full Ohio LVN requirements →

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